August 2017 Highlights

Please note: Morning Prayer at 8:00am and Evening Prayer at 5:00pm is offered daily (Monday - Thursday) at St. Anne's. Check out our "Schedule of Services" for a complete list of worship services being offered this month.

A message from our new Rector-elect:

* Thank you for the warm welcome that the parish of St. Anne has given to me your Rector-elect The Rev. Fr. James Brzezinski and my wife, Nancy, your new organist. Nancy and I thank God for calling us to serve the Morrison area through St. Anne’s. Looking ahead, we have met with Bishop Jeffrey Lee and have set the date of October 4 for my installation as Rector at St. Anne's Church. This is a Wednesday evening on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi beginning at 7:00pm.* I have been asked how I like to be addressed. I like to be called Fr. James, Fr. Brzezinski, or James in order of preference.* The best way to contact me is via my cell phone – 407.761.5665 or e-mail – revjamesbski@gmail.com. You can also "friend me" on Facebook.*I am always available for Pastoral Care, Confession, Spiritual Direction, Prayer or Conversation. Please call me on my cell phone – 407.761.5665 or the office 815.772.2818 for an appointment

Wednesday 2nd - Following our usual midweek services, we plan to caravan to Sterling, IL to attend a concert by the Sterling Municipal Band at the Grandon Civic Center. The concert starts at 7:30pm and you are encouraged to bring "Ravinia style" chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks or to purchase food & drink from vendors on site.

Wednesday 9th - After Mass we plan to attend the final performance of the summer season for the Sterling Municipal Band in Sterling at 7:30pm at the Grandon Civic Center.

Wednesday 16th - The Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary the Virgin (transferred from the 15th) will be celebrated with Mass at 5:30pm followed by our regularly scheduled monthly Vestry meeting which will start at approximately 6:15pm.

Wednesday 23rd - The Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle (transferred from the 24th) will be celebrated with Mass at 5:30pm.

Sunday 27th - Ralph and Jane Kennedy will host our Annual Parish Picnic at their beautiful home north of Mt. Carroll (190490 IL Rte. 78) just before the Jo Davies County Line. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the undercroft to get an accurate count. Meat will be provided, but a dessert or salad dish to pass is welcome. You are also encouraged to bring a guest. The gathering will begin at 1:00pm, but the picnic won't start until 3:00pm.